Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade

King Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted celebrations of Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday. Queen Camilla was swiftly given an umbrella when the rain started, while the King was seen gesturing to be given one of his own.

What do we know about Flávio Bolsonaro leaving Brazil?

Sources have told the BBC that the defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is in the US, hours after Brazil cancelled his passports.

Did a WhatsApp channel help get Lula re-elected?

The WhatsApp channel called "Lula's Army" gathered almost 11 million people and was led by Congressman André Janones, whom Lula thanked during his victory speech.

Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile

The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.

Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

Who are the candidates in Brazil's presidential election?

Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.

How the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded

The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".

Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.

Mexico's National Guard debuts chihuahua dog recruit named 'Comando'

The 13-month-old small canine is equipped with protective gear and a camera, and is being trained for search-and-rescue missions.

Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season?

The BBC's Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season's most powerful storms.

Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach

Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.

Watch: Archaeologists discover ancient tomb in Peru

The burial site of the ancient pre-Incan Chimu culture was found largely intact.

Lucky toddler has a narrow escape after running into speeding traffic

Security camera footage shows a supermarket employee racing into action as a toddler runs towards moving traffic in Puebla, Mexico.

Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene

Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.

Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box

The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.

In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope

Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.

Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake

At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.